Codes and Standards

House Bill Would Block New OSHA Regulations

Oct. 13, 2011

Proposed riders in a U.S. House of Representatives spending bill would block the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) from issuing controversial workplace safety and health regulations. The bill would restrict OSHA from employer mandates on recording musculoskeletal injuries and developing injury and illness prevention programs, among others. (http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/186375-house-bill-would-block-osha-regulations-afl-cio-cries-foul)

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